Mermaid Cottage is a beautiful, recently restored, Grade II listed property, retaining many of its original features. This charming property is set over three floors, offering modern, comfortable accommodation where the owners have given plenty of consideration to guests comfort. Their historic knowledge of the cottage, along with a collection of old photographs, dating back to its roots as a fisherman's cottage, will give both historians and lovers of St Ives, the ability to enjoy stepping back in time, as you read through its past.
At present there is no WiFi but this will be installed in time for bookings in 2020.
Nestled in the heart of Downalong, St Ives town, with its impressive array of shops and restaurants, is only a few feet away, yet the cottage is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Fore Street. St Ives' award winning beaches and the harbour are within a very short walk, where in the summer, you can enjoy those al fresco evenings.
Entrance
accessed from Virgin Street via one small step into;
Kitchen/dining/snug area
dining table and four chairs, two seater sofa, lounge chair with footstool, fridge with ice box, electric hob and oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Nespresso coffee machine, TV. Stairs to first floor.
Cloakroom
situated on the ground floor, WC and basin.
Shower room
large shower enclosure, WC and basin.
Sitting room
two seater sofa, two chairs, TV, woodburner. Stairs to second floor.
Bedroom 2
zip and link beds, (twin or superking size), TV, basin, sea glimpses.
Additional information
The stair case to the second floor, which is original to this listed house and characteristic of the old fishermen's cottages in St Ives, is very steep. The handrails should be used and care taken, particularly by young children and those with restricted mobility, one dog welcome, short breaks available.
